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U.S. Springfield. 1884/"1888" 45-70 518920

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
U.S. Springfield. 1884/ 1888  45-70 518920
Rifle. Single-Shot. Breechblock Action. "Ramrod Bayonet". U.S. Military issue. Indian Wars, Spanish-American War era. 32.6" barrel with front blade, and correct "Buffington" rear sights stamped "R" for rifle. Hinged breechblock. This is the "1888" model with "Ramrod" integral bayonet/cleaning rod. Produced 1888-92. "V P Eagle" proof on barrel. Eagle/U.S. Springfield marked lock plate. Breechblock stamped "U.S. Model 1884". Serial number on receiver. U.S. stamped hinged buttplate. "SWP/1891" cartouche on left wrist. "P" proof behind triggerguard. Bore is very good, with strong rifling, but dirty. Breechblock/hammer lock up tight. Metal has turned a plum/gray patina. Markings are clear. Wood is good with some scratches/ding. There are chips around the triggerguard, and lower stock. Nothing serious. NRA condition-Near Very Good. Antique Firearm.